Category Archives: Lactose free

Eggplant Parmigiana (gluten-free and lactose-free)

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Karen

Summer is my favorite season and along with it comes fresh produce from our local Farmers Market. For lunch today, I made my own version of Eggplant Parmigiana, gluten-free, corn-free and lactose-free: 1 eggplant 1 egg 1 cup Bob’s Redmill … Continue reading →

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Lydia’s Kitchen

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Karen

Next time I’m in Marin, I can’t wait to check out Lydia’s Kitchen in Fairfax, CA.  They offer an array of gluten-free, organic, raw and vegan products and have a Cafe which serves cooked and raw foods as well.  These … Continue reading →

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Gluten-Free Italian – San Francisco

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Karen

San Francisco’s Bacco restaurant, tucked in family-friendly Noe Valley, is like stepping into a classic Italian ristorante.  I love that they serve my favorite brand of gluten-free pasta made in Italy; so the craftsmanship, taste, and texture of the pasta … Continue reading →

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homeroom rocks on

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Karen

So great to see homeroom succeeding in its first few months of business!  Looks like they will be on The Cooking Channel in September for a Mac and Cheese feature… congrats homeroom and can’t wait to come back again soon!

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Harvest Market: gluten free sandwiches in Walnut Creek

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Karen

Welcome Harvest Market to Walnut Creek! Thanks to one of the local Mom’s group, I discovered this great organic, sustainable, friendly and gluten-free friendly restaurant-cafe. Harvest Market prides in sourcing local, organic ingredients (from purveyors within 50-miles of Walnut Creek) … Continue reading →

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Homeroom Oakland – Gluten Free Mac-n-Cheese!

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Karen

Homeroom opens up today!  I already have a dinner date/girls’ night planned with my gluten-free and vegetarian friends to try out this fabulous new Oakland/Temescal restaurant.  With gluten-free pasta and a vegan dish (for my lactose-intolerant hubby); I hope to … Continue reading →

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Red Door Cafe & Glutton (Gluten) Free options

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

Words can’t describe this unique San Francisco brunch place.  Well, maybe a few: TINY (seats less than 20) kitchy delicious gluten-free (options available) Ahmed (once you’ll go, you’ll understand) Visit on a weekday morning (I know, we all work… but … Continue reading →

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Jules Thin-Crust Gluten Free Pizza

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

One of our family’s favorite Bay Area pizza places: Jules Thin Crust in Danville, CA. Inventive (and healthy!) topping options, such as: Nitrate-free bacon, mozzarella, arugula, scallions, organic tomato sauce Brie, sliced pears, toasted almonds, rosemary, mozzarella AND.. gluten-free and … Continue reading →

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Gluten free scones for a wintery day

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Karen

It’s been a cold (for the Bay Area) winter.  I’ve been consulting my favorite 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes cookbook and modified one of the gluten-free scone recipes to include the ingredients I had at hand (oranges, almond extract, and dried cranberries).

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Cooking for Isaiah

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Karen

I have been poring over an exciting new cookbook that I just purchased, Cooking for Isaiah, which features gluten-free and dairy-free recipes. The PERFECT book for our family and our gluten-free/lactose-free needs! This is the first dish I decided to … Continue reading →

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